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Texans' Derek Barnett: Suiting up
Derek Barnett (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Patriots.Barnett closed the week with a full practice, paving the way for him to suit up in Week 6 and make his return after a one-week absence. The Tennessee product should fill a rotational role on the Houston Texans' defensive line in New England.
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Texans' Derek Barnett: Questionable after full practice
Derek Barnett (shoulder) is questionable for Houston's Week 6 matchup against the Patriots after logging a full practice Friday.Barnett logged a full practice after a DNP on Wednesday and a limited practice Thursday. The 6-foot-3 defensive end sat out last week against the Bills, but his hiatus may cap at one game if he's able to suit up Sunday when the Houston Texans travel to New England.
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Texans' Derek Barnett: Missing Week 5
Derek Barnett (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.Barnett likely sustained his shoulder injury during the Houston Texans' Week 4 win over the Jaguars, and he was unable to practice all week. With both Barnett and Jerry Hughes (hip) missing Houston's Week 5 contest, expect Rashad Weaver to serve as the team's top rotational edge rusher.
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Texans' Derek Barnett: Staying with Houston
Derek Barnett agreed Wednesday with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.In six regular-season games with the Texans after being claimed off waivers from the Eagles last November, Barnett recorded 19 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Now that he's elected to stay put in Houston in 2024, the 27-year-old will provide Houston with valuable depth at defensive end behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
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Texans' Derek Barnett: Lands in Houston
Derek Barnett was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Barnett was waived by the Eagles on Friday in the middle of his seventh season with the team. His move to Houston will come after appearing in eight games during the 2023 campaign with Philadelphia, seeing just 88 snaps on defense and recording three tackles.
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Derek Barnett: Let go by Philly
Derek Barnett (ankle) was waived by the Eagles on Friday.Barnett missed the team's previous two games due to personal reasons. All 73 of Barnett's NFL appearances have come with Philadelphia, but Barnett's decline in production, due in part to the pectoral injury he suffered last season, has led to the Eagles parting ways with him. With three seasons of five-plus sacks under his belt, the 27-year-old defensive end will likely draw some interest from other teams around the league.
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Eagles' Derek Barnett: Ruled out Monday
Derek Barnett has been ruled out for Philadelphia's matchup with the Chiefs on Monday due to personal reasons.Barnett missed the team's Week 9 win versus Dallas and will now miss his second straight game, this time due to personal reasons. The Philadelphia Eagles will now find themselves short-handed at defensive end for Monday's game.
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Eagles' Derek Barnett: Participating at practice
Derek Barnett (knee) has been participating in team drills at practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.Barnett is returning from an ACL tear suffered in Week 1 of last season. While he was present during June OTAs, he was not a full participant. His presence during team drills now indicates he will be ready when the season kicks off. He is projected to provide depth at defensive end this season.
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Eagles' Derek Barnett: Limited early in camp
Derek Barnett (knee) was limited Friday as he works his way back from an ACL injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Barnett suffered a torn ACL last year in Week 1 against the Lions and spent the rest of the 2022 season on injured reserve. He was present in June OTAs as he went through warmups but was not a full participant. Once healthy, Barnett will compete for a depth spot at defensive end behind Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham.
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Eagles' Derek Barnett: Present at practice
Derek Barnett (knee) was at practice Thursday warming up, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.Barnett suffered a season-ending torn ACL last year during a Week 1 win over the Lions. The 26-year-old is hopeful to be ready by training camp, although it's not clear when he'll be fully cleared to compete. However, his appearance at practice and ability to warm up should be considered progress in his recovery from the injury.